Winning blow: queen to a7 (e3·4)
c9-22052Puzzle rating: 1890Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
36. Qa7 Qf1+ 37. Kc2 Qf5+ 38. Kc1 Qc5+ 39. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c1.
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf1+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
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